Seeking a Metallurgical/Welding Engineer to take the lead on the development, implementation and maintaining additive and weld manufacturing systems for our Defense and Nuclear markets. This role will balance a combination of technical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills, while collaborating at all levels of the organization and providing hands-on shop support. This role is responsible for technology, people, and process qualifications.
Additional responsibilities include:
Lead or assist in the development of welding and additive manufacturing automation systems.
Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME and others). Collaborate with quality as to the system enhancements required for certification.
Provide on-the-floor support to welders and other engineering team members in the executing of welding and/or other additive processes and products.
Work closely with the non-destructive testing team in the development and sustainment of a weld inspection program
Develop, write, and ensure effective execution of manufacturing procedures including Additive and welding manufacturing procedures.
Working closely with the materials lab, review process and welder qualification samples, adjusting practices and/or coaching to ensure sustainable quality performance.
Interpret industry and customer specifications and communicate requirements.
Teaching office and shop employees welding concepts and practices.
Troubleshooting and problem solving utilizing a scientific approach
Research and development projects for process improvement and product development. Work closely with cross functional team (Sales, Forge, Forge Development Team, Heat Treat, Vendors, etc.) to develop new customers, product types and/or market segments.
Through industry research, serve as a technology subject matter expert in welding and additive manufacturing.
Failure analysis and disposition of internally and externally rejected forgings/welds.
Implementation of necessary corrective actions
Represent company in industry organizations as requested.